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ALSFor support and discussion of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease." In memory of BobbyB.

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Have had all the tests for MS and no go then went to have an EMG and low and behold the dr giving it asked if I ever heard of als well of course I had as my first nuero mentioned it speech is slurred from time to time and both thumbs are starting to atrophy still have grip just not good like it was. I intend to try and fight with all I have and hope my doc realizes that he needs to help if not another doctor will be here, I have heard so much and really know nothing much til I see him tomorrow but I am ready to hear it and get started on the work I need to do Hope everyone here is having the quality they need

Reside in St. Louis area.
Diagnosed a little over 2 weeks ago after seeing one medical specialist after another and had cervical fusion surgery scheduled.
At this time, I have left leg and arm weakness and loss of dexterity in left hand.
In hindsight, symptom probably began mid-July with mild left sided limp subsequent to a fall. A step increase in balance issues began around mid October. Mostly stable since then except that fasciculations began about 2 weeks ago.
I get around fairly well with a cane and can manage stairs so far. Ordered a stair lift.
Trying to wrap my mind around it so that I can plan and not focus on it all the time.

Hello, my husband has ALS. His name is Aubrey. I think he has what is known as bulber ALS. His symptoms started with slurred speech and progressed to difficulty drinking/swallowing. He was diagnosed this past August, 2013.

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